Cooper Middle School vs Edgar A Poe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle School
Buffalo Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Edgar A Poe Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Edgar A Poe Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 670 | #879 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7846 of 15,369 | #26347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Arlington Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.0 vs 48.2).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Cooper Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 56%).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.1).
- •Cooper Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cooper Middle School better than Edgar A Poe Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cooper Middle School and Edgar A Poe Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle School: 732. Edgar A Poe Elem School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle School and Edgar A Poe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cooper Middle School is 277th of 670 and Edgar A Poe Elem School is 879th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).